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12/18/2011 03:01:37 PM · #1
Has anyone used after market inks on any of the pixma printers? Or any other printers in general? What are your experiences with it? I'm buying a pixma pro 9000 off a guy on craigslist (and of course there's no ink). I found a listing on Amazon for all 8 cartridges for $10. They have the chips in them and have good reviews posted. The canon ones are $85 at b&h.
12/18/2011 03:10:04 PM · #2
I don't recommend third party inks. I've found the knock off stuff to be diluted and the cartridges leak and don't work well. I soon grew tired of getting ink on my fingers (almost indelible). That said, I rarely buy ink directly from Canon. You can find good discounts on Canon inks at Amazon and B&H.
12/18/2011 03:18:48 PM · #3
I buy cartridges from eBay but not that cheap. They work well, no leaks, the colors are OK. I had problems in the early days but I think the art of copying Canon originals in Hong Kong has significantly progressed since then.
12/18/2011 05:02:15 PM · #4
I don't have a Pixma, so I can't speak for them. However, I have a CIS ( Continuous Ink Supply) system for my printer. I have used it for over two years, without issue. The inks give a very good result, the costs are a fraction of what they would otherwise be, and best of all, with this system there is no cartridge changing. Simply add more ink to the tanks. The only drawback is if you need to move your printer. The tanks are external, and a little more effort to move. (I've only had to move the printer once, so it has not been a big deal.)
12/18/2011 05:24:26 PM · #5
I have a Canon iP6700D and have purchased my ink cartridges for this and other printers from LD Products and have nothing but glowing remarks relative to their products.

I have no idea as to the prices where you live, but there is a significant difference in costs here in Canada and I would have no problems recommending them.

Ray

12/18/2011 06:56:03 PM · #6
Originally posted by RayEthier:

I have a Canon iP6700D and have purchased my ink cartridges for this and other printers from LD Products and have nothing but glowing remarks relative to their products.

I have no idea as to the prices where you live, but there is a significant difference in costs here in Canada and I would have no problems recommending them.

Ray


Ray, do you have a link for LD? I'm going to look around more to see what other prices I can find. It takes 8 cartridges (and canon wants $16 a piece for them). The full 8 pack is $86.99 at B&H. I might just try out that $10 set ($15 with shipping) and see. If I'm not satisfied I can always swap them out for canons own brand.
12/18/2011 07:54:41 PM · #7
Originally posted by ambaker:

I don't have a Pixma, so I can't speak for them. However, I have a CIS ( Continuous Ink Supply) system for my printer. I have used it for over two years, without issue. The inks give a very good result, the costs are a fraction of what they would otherwise be, and best of all, with this system there is no cartridge changing. Simply add more ink to the tanks. The only drawback is if you need to move your printer. The tanks are external, and a little more effort to move. (I've only had to move the printer once, so it has not been a big deal.)


Thanks for this. I looked it up and found a CIS system for the pixma for $120. I think it's something I'll look into some more. Was it hard to set it up? Did you do it yourself?
12/18/2011 11:28:27 PM · #8
Originally posted by Kelli:

Originally posted by ambaker:

I don't have a Pixma, so I can't speak for them. However, I have a CIS ( Continuous Ink Supply) system for my printer. I have used it for over two years, without issue. The inks give a very good result, the costs are a fraction of what they would otherwise be, and best of all, with this system there is no cartridge changing. Simply add more ink to the tanks. The only drawback is if you need to move your printer. The tanks are external, and a little more effort to move. (I've only had to move the printer once, so it has not been a big deal.)


Thanks for this. I looked it up and found a CIS system for the pixma for $120. I think it's something I'll look into some more. Was it hard to set it up? Did you do it yourself?


Mine came pre-filled. All I had to do was to replace the original cartridges, and route the capillary tubing. Almost as simple as changing cartridges. The cartridges need to be at the same level as the printer. Too low, they won't feed. Mount them over the printer, and they can siphon into it. Placement is not critical, but way high, way low, won't work.
12/19/2011 05:27:54 AM · #9
Originally posted by Kelli:

Originally posted by RayEthier:

I have a Canon iP6700D and have purchased my ink cartridges for this and other printers from LD Products and have nothing but glowing remarks relative to their products.

I have no idea as to the prices where you live, but there is a significant difference in costs here in Canada and I would have no problems recommending them.

Ray


Ray, do you have a link for LD? I'm going to look around more to see what other prices I can find. It takes 8 cartridges (and canon wants $16 a piece for them). The full 8 pack is $86.99 at B&H. I might just try out that $10 set ($15 with shipping) and see. If I'm not satisfied I can always swap them out for canons own brand.


Good morning,

I found LD Ink Cartridges which should take you to the Canon cartridges location.

Hope this helps. If not, do let me know and I can hopefully ferret out my bill.

PM me if it doesn't work. I have to go to work now. CIAO.

Ray
12/19/2011 01:28:20 PM · #10
Originally posted by ambaker:

The inks give a very good result, the costs are a fraction of what they would otherwise be ...

FWIW inkjet ink in cartridges works out to cost between $3-5000/gallon ...
12/19/2011 01:48:57 PM · #11
holy crap i can get 4 ink carts from LD for what i pay for one at best buy wow.
12/19/2011 06:06:13 PM · #12
I was printing a lot of full bleed 11x17 photos for my graphic design classes. I wasn't able to color correct the schools laser printers, and so I ended up buying an epson r1900 printer with an aftermarket CIS from inkjetfly.com (or maybe inkrepublic.com– I really can't remember which.) At the time I was super jazzed,and used it enough to warrant buying a complete 2nd set of ink. Over time it became an increasingly pain in the ass to deal with – especially now that I'm not printing in the volume that I used to. It clogs a bit easier than the canon ink, and requires cleaning/printing on a 2-3 day basis or else it starts to clog the heads. I've had GD classmates that went with the refillable cartridges (i believe inkjetfly again), and they've been happy with their purchase. I think I would be willing to try those out again, as the ink did seem to be very close in quality compared to what I was getting from epson – with an exception to the clear, which didn't have quite as much gloss to it, and was massively cheaper in the long run.
12/19/2011 06:27:37 PM · #13
A 12x18 photographic print on Fuji paper (Lustre or Glossy) a Costco costs $2.99, usually with a 2-hour turnaround (worse this time of year). Printer profiles are available if you're into that sort of thing, otherwise this option gives you no issues with calibration, jams, running out of ink or needing space (or financing) for a printer ...
12/19/2011 06:43:04 PM · #14
Originally posted by GeneralE:

A 12x18 photographic print on Fuji paper (Lustre or Glossy) a Costco costs $2.99, usually with a 2-hour turnaround (worse this time of year). Printer profiles are available if you're into that sort of thing, otherwise this option gives you no issues with calibration, jams, running out of ink or needing space (or financing) for a printer ...


We don't actually have a Costco around here. We have Sam's club & BJ's. But on general principle, I don't shop at stores that say I have to pay for the privledge of shopping in them. ;D

I don't print on a regular basis, but sometimes I print quite a bit at once. The pixma I'm getting does up to 13x19. I know with the canon pixma that I have now (IP2600), a color cartridge only lasts for maybe 4 or 5 8x10's before things start looking wonky. It's just annoying to have to wait for anything larger by mail or pay more to pick up same day at Ritzpix (not to mention it's a half hour drive). I did a photoshoot for my cousin's cat today. She wanted an 11x14 collage. I couldn't print it, no one in the area besides Ritz does over an 8x10 on a same day pickup. It cost her $12 for the 11x14 at Ritz.

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